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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 725.37 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 725.37 and 329.27 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 725.37 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/725.37 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 725.37 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 238,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,842.58/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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